By Alexander Zhang and Nicholas Szczygiel

Today we will be discussing Microelectromechanical Systems, or MEMS. We will start with a brief overview of MEMS, defining what they are and briefly explaining their purpose in today’s economy. Then, we will explain the processes that manufacturers use to produce MEMS: IC Fabrication, Bulk Micromachining/Wafer Bonding, Surface Micromachining, and Micromolding. We will also discuss some of the advantages MEMS have over traditional systems, as well as some challenges and problems associated with MEMS manufacturing. Finally, we will explore potential applications of MEMS technology in the future.